Brutal V2 - 65%
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2019 saw the birth of the CannonKeys Brutalist series keyboards - an accessible keyboard series inspired by the architecture of the same name which made CNC custom keyboards readily available for all as a constant in-stock item.
Fast-forwarding three years, the Brutal V2 series joins the Brutalist family with its first member - carrying the DNA of the original forward while still applying a fresh take on the visuals and performance.
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True To Its Name
With its bold, blocky visuals combined with sleek angular accents, the Brutal V2 series brings brutalist-inspired massive design in a form that blends well into any desk environment.
Raw cast-metal internal weights finish off the brutalist look while providing acoustic improvement and stability during use.
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Brutal Looks, Solid Performance
The Brutal V2 series implements a single-sided gasket mount which provides extreme comfort alongside acoustics that combine calmer gasket-mount and proven top-mount characteristics.
With a simple build process and automatic plate alignment, the Brutal V2 series ensures that your build comes out top-notch regardless of experience.
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Tracing the Origins
Just like the original Brutalist series boards that came before it, the Brutal V2 series carries the goals of being an accessible option while offering versatility for all stages of the hobby.
Opt for a hotswap PCB for a solder-free and safe assembly that can be finished rapidly and modified easily, or choose the solderable PCB for a permanent assembly with any of the possible layout choices.
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Specifications
Case weight: ~1.2kg
Case style: Single-sided gasket mount, internal screw, internal weights
Plate materials: To be decided
Dimensions: 323 x 113 x 30 mm, typing angle 6.5°, front height 17mm
Price: TBA
Sale method: In-stock at CannonKeys; date TBA
Included case parts: Foam midlayer, foam bottomlayer
PCBs: Hotswap, Solderable
Plate layouts and materials: TBA
Colors: TBA
USB: Type-C, provided by the Unified Daughterboard
Feedback Form
We want your feedback to make sure this project offers what you want.
Please fill out the survey form here: https://forms.gle/5HTjoaRG1gSw7Ri58 (https://forms.gle/5HTjoaRG1gSw7Ri58)
Gallery
Photo Set 1 (https://imgur.com/a/ugfZGmM)
Photo Set 2 (https://imgur.com/a/8OR8kq4)
Q&A
Q: Will this replace the original Brutalist V1 series?
A: Nope - it will still remain as a further accessible option and a proven top-mount design, while the V2 series will carry a slightly higher price tag due to its more complex design.
Q: Does this mean the other form factors are coming in the Brutal V2 design?
A: Yes, but no timeline as of now.
Q: Are the weights really cast metal? They look like brass in the photos.
A: The prototypes were made with brass; the production units will carry the cast weights.
Q: Are all the names being unified to Brutal V2 - something?
A: Yes - we decided it’s more convenient when referring to the family and reducing the names you have to memorize.
Q: Will there be a WKL variant for the 65%?
A: no
Q: Who designed this?
A: me